Chinese wedding tea ceremony set including tea pot, four cups and a plate

Title
Chinese wedding tea ceremony set including tea pot, four cups and a plate
Year/Period
1960s-1980s
Region
Singapore
Object Type
teapots, dowry items
Material
ceramic
Dimension
Object size: H 12.2 x W 8.4 x D 11.0 cm
Accession No.
2009-01701
NLB Type
Cultural artefact

Included in the bride’s dowry, the teapot is part of a tea set used during the traditional tea ceremony. The teapot features a dragon and phoenix motif which symbolises a happy, successful and prosperous marriage.